- Establish an adequate general illumination level to reduce the
accent light, brightness, contrast.
- Illuminate an entire wall with overhead fixtures to provide
background for room furnishings.
- Feature window areas with the cosmic lighting.
- Indirect light like that under a pelmet or above a cabinet will
supply soft uniform illumination.
- Use dimmers to program lighting moods.
- Play up with the architectural features like aala, niches,
mantles etc.
- Highlight artwork and plants with individual lighting
arrangements.
- Be sure that the floor, table and hanging fixtures have adequate
shades to prevent glare.
- Plan adequate lighting to handle a variety of family activities
like rack for display.
- Bar area could use incandescent light to play up sparkling
glassware. Lighted shelves or fluorescent fixtures under the front
edge of bar are effective.
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